Passion MLB Roster Update: Week 11

As a sign that the 2026 Major League Baseball season is fast approaching, we're already less than two months away from the trade deadline, and things are going to heat up in the coming weeks.
So without further ado, here is the latest edition of Passion MLB's power rankings. Last week's rankings are shown in parentheses.
1 – Atlanta Braves (1)
2 – Los Angeles Dodgers (2)
3 – Milwaukee Brewers (3)
4 – New York Yankees (4)
5 – Cleveland Guardians (6)
6 – Tampa B

The bucket list moments just don’t seem to stop for EJAE. We are still not yet a year from Kpop Demon Hunters, but it’s close. The most watched movie in Netflix history was released on June 20, 2025, a year ago next Saturday. It won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature and an Oscar for EJAE for Best Original Song, the biggest prize, in addition to the Grammy and the Golden Globe. And now…the World Cup.EJAE performed at the opening match in Mexico yesterday alongside Andrea Boce

The rivalry between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees reached a whole new level last year, as the Blue Jays dominated their opponents throughout the season.
The Yankees were so bad against Toronto that it prompted Jays analyst Buck Martinez to mock them during a game.You know, the Yankees aren't a good team. I don't care about their record. They have a lot of bad pitchers, they make a lot of errors in the field, and they don't run the bases very well. If they don't hit home runs, th

From not-courtside at the Knicks game to Los Angeles for fro yo, Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun continue their reign of terror across the US. The pair were at The Bigg Chill, a frozen yogurt shop in LA, promoting a SYRN pop-up event. SYRN is, of course, Sweeney’s lingerie brand which is definitely almost certainly not pronounced Sern.Seeing Sydney Sweeney chow down on a fro yo treat is sending me back to the very specific 2000s celebrity stunt in which extremely thin celebrities would in

Last night, Taylor Swift was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, making her the youngest woman with that honor. For the event, she showed up in a GREAT gown. You know I don’t always love TSwift’s style, but this is legit great top to bottom.
Even the shoes are good!Taylor Swift attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 55th Annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 11, 2026 in New York CityThe dress is custom Sarah Burton for Givenchy. Naturally, everyone

With less than two months to go before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, trade talks are already beginning to surface.
And the latest one involves Washington Nationals shortstop C.J. Abrams. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, at least one team is in the running to acquire the 25-year-old.
It's unclear how willing the Nats are to trade their prospect, but one thing we do know, according to Heyman, is that it wasn't the Bronx Bombers who inquired about Abrams' availability.But e

Dear Gossips,The nominating round for the Emmys opened yesterday. Nominations will be announced on July 8. We are now in the weeds on the television trophy trail. As we approach nominations, I hope everyone remembers that Heated Rivalry is not eligible—though I am sure the Emmy producers will find a way to get Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie to the show in September, they’d be idiots not to—and Widow’s Bay IS eligible. I didn’t think it was, but they just snuck u

The people who worked on KPop Demon Hunters at Vancouver ’s Sony Pictures Imageworks knew they were helping create something great. They had no idea it was going to be such a gargantuan hit.“We thought it was an absolutely beautiful, adorable, funny film, and it was just so perfectly crafted. But I don’t think anybody knew what it would turn into,” said SPI president Michelle Grady about Netflix’s Academy Award-winning (Best Animated Film and Best Original Song) KP

Right now, the Dodgers are holding their breath.
During last night's game, they were forced to remove Shohei Ohtani from the lineup. Santiago Espinal batted in his place.
We suspected something was wrong, and it was quickly confirmed: inflammation in his left knee was detected.
That's why he left the game against the Pirates.
The last time Shohei Ohtani was on the bases tonight.
(H/T: @js9inningsmedia) pic.twitter.com/BhdXLqjJVa
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) June 12, 2026
In 2026, ev

Will Kent Hughes add a defenseman to his roster this summer? We'll see.
We can all agree that, regardless of which 2025–2026 regulars are around and what additions are made, two guys from the minors will be pushing for a spot on the blue line in 2026–2027.
We're talking about David Reinbacher and Adam Engstrom.
Adam Engstrom is clearly closer to the NHL than David Reinbacher. You can see it in the way he plays, but also in the way the two guys were utilized.
If the Habs needed someon

The Canadiens were eliminated exactly two weeks ago. When the players spoke with the media in Brossard three days later, it became clear that several of them were injured and that, once their respective medical exams were complete, we would receive a list of injuries for every player in the organization.
That was supposed to explain the team's poor performance against the Carolina Hurricanes.
However, here we are 11 days later, and we still haven't seen that list.
Why? According to my sources, i

When Mason McTavish was left out of the playoffs, there was talk that the Canadiens needed to be brought back into the conversation.
And ever since then, that's exactly what's been happening: the Montreal Canadiens' name has been popping up left and right in connection with the Ducks' center.
That's only natural, of course: he fits the bill for what the club is looking for.
(Credit: Hockey DB)
Because the Ducks have had disputes (contractual, notably) with the player and a salary might need to b

During his two years with the Rocket, Pascal Vincent had Jakub Dobes and Jacob Fowler as his starting goalies for part of the time.
The former was there for half a season (in 2024–2025, before being called up), and the latter spent time with the Rocket in 2024–2025 and 2025–2026.
Fowler notably helped Pascal Vincent make a run in the playoffs in 2025. The duo he formed with Cayden Primeau in the playoffs was effective.
But of course, he wasn't there for the 2026 playoffs. Durin

Among the names being mentioned as a potential second-line center for the Canadiens is Nico Hischier.
The Devils' center, who is a true top-6 center and could complement Nick Suzuki at the top of the team's center hierarchy, isn't the biggest, but he's talented.
Bringing him to Montreal would improve the team, given his talent.
(Credit: Hockey DB)
We know the situation is as follows: the Devils' new GM will try to reach an agreement with his captain, who is one year away from unrestricted free a

Pascal Vincent has left the Laval Rocket. So what happens now?
Jeff Gorton, Kent Hughes, and John Sedgwick (the Rocket's GM and Kent Hughes' assistant) will now have to find the next coach to lead the Laval team.
The bar is set high after what Vincent has accomplished. But there are some good candidates out there.
It's worth noting that several names have surfaced, of course… but only one of them was mentioned by Elliotte Friedman in his “32 Thoughts”: Daniel Jacob.
And that s

The Carolina Hurricanes hosted the Vegas Golden Knights last night in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
The series was tied 2-2 heading into last night's game… and it's safe to say this series has been a real treat to watch since it began.
Last night was no different.
In the first period, both teams treated us to some very fast-paced play. And it was the Golden Knights who capitalized first, thanks to a magnificent pass from Jack Eichel that allowed Pavel Dorofeyev to open the scoring:OH W

The first day of the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival will go down as a full-on fiesta. A sunlit, super fun one.After Mexico’s win over the South African side in the opening game of this year’s World Cup, the crowd at the Freedom Mobile Arch started to celebrate. When Vancouver’s crack act Mariachi Los Dorados took to the stage, it played a set of singalong favourites so familiar to the crowd that they must be imprinted on their DNA.There couldn’t have been a better choice of band

Pascal Vincent served as head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets during the 2023–2024 season. And it didn't go well.
As you may recall, he was brought in to replace Mike Babcock following the scandal that resulted in the veteran not coaching a single game in Ohio.
Vincent didn't have time to settle in properly and lost his job in 2024.
By his own admission, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. It was a very difficult year, and it even led him to question his life choices once he le

Aroldis Chapman is likely to be on the move by August 3. After all, the Red Sox aren't going anywhere, and he's a great player.
Chapman, who is making $13.3 million this year and has a potential option for 2027 based on innings pitched and his health, will be in high demand.
Since the player has no say in the matter, he'll simply have to report to whichever team secures his services.
I'm speaking in the future tense rather than the conditional because I believe, barring an injury, that seeing hi

Just recently, the winner of the prestigious Hart Trophy was announced.
It was a very close race between Connor McDavid and Nikita Kucherov, and in the end, the Russian won the trophy, awarded to the player who was most valuable to his team.
However, Montreal Canadiens fans were hoping to see Nick Suzuki receive votes in the top five.
Not only did he receive votes, but he also received a first-place vote and finished fifth in the voting for the trophy.
Quite an achievement for the Habs' center,

The big news of the day for the Montreal Canadiens is Pascal Vincent's departure from the Laval Rocket.
Vincent did an excellent job with the Rocket. There's no denying that.
However, it was bound to happen someday, because like all hockey players, the dream is to make it to the NHL, and for a coach, it's obviously to be a head coach in the NHL.
In short, Vincent has moved a step closer to his goal by joining the Seattle Kraken as an assistant coach.
In a recent article published by TVA Sports,

Tarik Skubal will pitch on Saturday
Good news in Detroit.
Tarik Skubal will start on Saturday, A.J. Hinch announced. pic.twitter.com/J2IK9kgBK8
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) June 11, 2026
Ernie Clement praised
Davis Schneider believes he should be the starter in the All-Star Game.
“He’s the front-runner… He should be starting out there.”
Davis Schneider joins @BlakeMurphyODC to share his support for Ernie Clement’s All-Star candidacy.
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Former NFL linebacker Darron Lee is facing very serious charges in Tennessee.
The former first-round pick of the New York Jets in 2016 has been formally charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of his partner, Gabriela Carvalho Perpétuo.
The indictment was filed by a grand jury in Hamilton County, Tennessee. According to authorities, this case could even be eligible for the death penalty, although no final decision has yet been made regarding a potential request for t

The latest episode of Brett Goldstein’s podcast, Films To Be Buried With, features Jennifer Lopez – ongoing promotion for their film, Office Romance, now streaming on Netflix. The premise of the pod is in the title: it’s people talking about movies, not necessarily their favourites but specifically the ones they remember at certain points in their lives.What’s making the most headlines is what JLo says about when she saw I’m Still Here, nominated for three Oscars, i

The Montreal Canadiens are heading into a crucial summer.
After continuing its development process this season, the organization will need to find a way to improve its roster without unnecessarily sacrificing players who could become key assets in a few years.
There's a lot of talk about adding a center or a right-handed defenseman. And to do that, Kent Hughes has something many teams envy: draft picks and prospects capable of attracting attention elsewhere in the NHL.
But there's one case that

Today, Sam Kennedy, the president of the Red Sox, appeared on Boston radio (WEEI). And let's just say he had a lot to say.
There are several key takeaways from his public appearance.
1. Not surprisingly, he doesn't like what he's seeing right now. However, he isn't placing the blame on Craig Breslow, who is working hard to turn things around.
Right now, the Red Sox have no intention of firing him since everyone is to blame. At least that's what was said publicly. #KissOfDeath?
2. Several adjecti

Hypothetical discussions are part and parcel of hockey. Some are realistic, while others are mainly meant to spark debate. This week, a proposal put forward in Mathias et le Serpent caught people's attention: Elias Pettersson to Montreal, Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver—who's going to say no?
And according to Mathias Brunet, the Canadiens' answer would be simple: no thanks.Elias Pettersson to Montreal, Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver: who's saying no?The bonus content for Episode 37 is avail

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Celebrity profiles are a dying breed so I can always appreciate when a superstar sits down with a proper magazine. The Rock on the cover of Esquire is meant to be just that – a deep dive into the man behind the wrestling moniker. But the thing with Dwayne Johnson is he is really, really good at being The Rock and he is really, really good at packaging the story he wants to t

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has successfully completed his offseason training regimen, just a few months after undergoing surgery to repair two ligaments in his left knee.
Coach Andy Reid is confident: the two-time MVP should be ready for the NFL training camp scheduled for next month.
Mahomes was excused from the traditional running drill that typically concludes the mandatory minicamp, but Reid said the player likely could have completed it thanks to his determination.

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